What to do with an injured bird

Here’s how to help if you find a bird in need of care.

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We need your help. Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

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Welcome to Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital

We are the only wildlife centre in Cornwall dedicated to the rehabilitation of seabirds. We care for hundreds of birds every year with the aim to treat and rehabilitate the birds in our care and release them back into the wild.

At Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital Cornwall we are about to embark on a period of growth and transformation in the run up to our centenary year in 2028. This means that over the ​naturally quieter winter period, we will be undertaking a range of necessary maintenance and renovations work on our site at Mousehole. Due to the stress that the unavoidable noise and upheaval would cause the birds in our care, we cannot have any patients on site during this period. We will keep you updated on progress through our socials and on our website where we will continue to share news, knowledge, advice, and updates. Thank you for your continued interest and support.

The hospital was founded in 1928 by sisters, Dorothy and Phyllis Yglesias. We are a registered charity depending entirely on legacies, donations, and membership subscriptions to fund our operations and we receive no government funding.

Injured Birds

Here’s how to help if you find a bird in need of care.

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Support Us

Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

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About Us

Caring for sea birds from around the Cornish coast

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Annual General Meeting 2025

Notice is hereby given that the 49th Annual General Meeting of the Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital and Sanctuary Association Limited (Registered No. 01270673) will be held at The Newlyn Centre, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR on Tuesday 8 July at 2pm, info@mouseholebirdhospital.org.uk

Latest News

💙 Wildlife Update 💙

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the puffins and other seabirds affected by the recent stormy weather. Although we aren’t able to take in any patients at the moment, […]

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Reports of an increase in deceased Puffins on our shores

Below is a copy of a great post from Your Shore Network, a collation of local marine groups across the county, working with volunteers to encourage marine nature recovery and […]

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Stormy weather and our seabirds 🌪️🌧️

Recent weather has led to several reports of seabirds becoming grounded on our coastlines. Due to essential work taking place onsite, we are currently unable to admit patients. We are […]

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